In this lesson we study a collection of common functions, their graphs, and important features of the graphs. Most of these functions you already know well, e.g., the absolute value functions. Others may be new to you, e.g. the greatest integer function.

Objectives

By the end of this topic you should know and be prepared to be tested on:

It may be helpful to have downloaded or printed a PDF of the most common functions and their graphs. Lots are available on the internet if you search on "Library of Functions". One fairly straight-forward sheet containing all the basic functions is at Library of Functions, Prof. Ann Cary, Portland CC.